Director of Project Management
About the job
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and develop a multi-site Project Management Office, with direct line management responsibility for Project Managers and matrix oversight of technical staff performing project management duties on an interim or part-time basis.
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Establish and drive portfolio-level planning, scheduling, and reporting using enterprise project and financial systems, integrated scheduling tools, and performance dashboards.
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Define, implement, and enforce robust project governance standards, including earned value management, change control, risk and opportunity management, and performance tracking.
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Partner with site leadership and functional heads to align resource capacity, technical standards, and delivery governance across the portfolio.
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Provide clear, accurate portfolio visibility to senior leadership and act as a trusted counterpart to customers on programme status, delivery confidence, and recovery actions where required.
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Mentor, coach, and develop the project management community, driving consistency, efficiency, and organisational resilience.
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Embed lessons learned and continuous improvement into project delivery frameworks and governance processes.
Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
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Recognised project management certification (e.g. PMP or PRINCE2) required; continuous improvement qualifications (e.g. Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) highly desirable.
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Extensive experience in project or programme management, including significant time in complex, technically driven environments.
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Demonstrated expertise with enterprise systems, project controls, and scheduling tools.
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Proven track record of leading cross-functional, multi-site teams in matrixed organisations.
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Strong experience engaging senior stakeholders and building credibility with external customers.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
